I have a replacement Grimes Rotating Beacon (Ebay) and would like advise on installation.
Fits on top spine of fuselage w a few screws in the side.
To prevent water from entering; what type material should be applied?
Prior 40 yr old installation appears to have been some compound from a tube.
What is new and appropiate method and materials?
Regards
Reseal OLD Grimes Rotating Beacon
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Reseal OLD Grimes Rotating Beacon
gradyb, '54 B N2890C
Re: Reseal OLD Grimes Rotating Beacon
Are you familiar with butyl tape? Used on sheet metal bldgs. Cheap. Any hardware or RV supply.
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
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50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
Re: Reseal OLD Grimes Rotating Beacon
We wrote about fuel tank sealants here. There you will see a link to a great introduction to sealants written up by a fellow on Van's Air Force website. On page 122 of the December 2017 issue of Sport Aviation a builder recommends Dynaflex 230, a siliconized latex caulk you can buy at the big box stores. Cheaper and easier cleanup than Proseal.
Gary